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Thalassoma grammaticum Gilbert, 1890 Sun-set wrasse |
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photo by
Cox, R.L. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Corinae | |||
| Max. size: | 32 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 42 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mexico to Peru, including the ocean islands. | |||
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| Biology: | A solitary species (Ref. 5227) found in reefs subjected to surges (Ref. 9311). Moves over great distances to feed on hard-shelled invertebrates (Ref. 9311). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||